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It is of course deemed a lot easier to play the second leg at home in front of your own supporters.

But UEFA have since confirmed that they have decided to switch Arsenal’s legs.

The decision was made after a series of discussions with local authorities, who do not want both London clubs playing in the city of the same evening.

UEFA’s Club Competitions Committee principles state that because Chelsea won the FA Cup last season, it’s them who take priority.

Arsenal have been rocked by the Europa League change, Chelsea benefit (Image: GETTY)

The Europa League draw was made on Friday but Arsenal and Chelsea have been effected by rules (Image: GETTY)

The Blues clash with Slavia Prague will take place as drawn and now Arsenal will have to adapt preparations seeing as they travel to Naples for the second leg, which will require a different approach.

UEFA released a statement explaining their decision, it read: “Following a decision made by the relevant local authorities, Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC cannot play at home on the same night.

“Should both clubs be drawn within the same sequence (home or away), the team having the lower priority – in this case Arsenal FC because Chelsea FC won the FA Cup - will be reversed in accordance with the UEFA Club Competitions Committee principles.

“The match schedule for the quarter-finals (including a potential reversal involving Arsenal FC) will be communicated to all parties at approximately 14.45 CET on Friday 15 March.

“The calendar for the semi-finals (including a potential reversal involving Arsenal FC, for the same reasons, if both clubs from London are still remaining in the competition) will be communicated to all parties on 20 April at the latest.”